Scotland prepares for World Cup challenge under Steve Clarke
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Scotland aims to secure its first win in a major tournament in 30 years as it prepares to face Brazil during the World Cup. Steve Clarke has guided the team to three major tournaments over the last six years, yet Scotland continues its search for a victory on the big stage. The squad includes experienced players like Andy Robertson and John McGinn, while also integrating youth. Scotland enters the tournament with a historical backdrop of previous challenges and struggles in World Cups, having not advanced beyond the group stage since 1998. Their group includes competitive teams such as Brazil and Morocco.
- •Scotland seeks first major tournament win since Euro 96.
- •Steve Clarke has led Scotland to three tournaments in six years.
- •Scotland faces Brazil and Morocco in group stage.
- •Andy Robertson and John McGinn are among the seasoned players.
- •Scotland has only four World Cup wins historically.
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"Steve Clarke is compiling a case to be Scotland’s greatest ever manager after guiding them to a third major tournament in six years - but the country are still three decades without a win on the big stage
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